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AquaCal TropiCal T130 123,000 BTU Inverter Pool Heat Pump
AquaCal TropiCal T130 123,000 BTU Inverter Pool Heat Pump
This one ships on a pallet with lift-gate service, delivered curbside, free to 44 states and Washington, DC. The carrier calls you to schedule delivery.
Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota or South Dakota? Go ahead and check out. We will email you the exact freight cost and timing before anything ships, and you can cancel for a full refund if you would rather not proceed. Want the number first? Request a freight quote.
Oversized pallets can need a quote in any state. We confirm with you before anything ships.
TropiCal T130 inverter pool heat pump, 123,000 BTU
A full inverter heat pump that heats and cools the pool, matching its output to what the water needs instead of running flat out. It makes 123,000 BTU at 80/80/80 in Boost mode and runs from the PoolSync app.
- Full inverter. The output rises and falls with demand instead of cycling on and off, which is how it reaches a COP of 10.8 in Eco mode.
- Three modes, one touchscreen. Boost, Eco and Smart modes on a 4 inch color touchscreen, with a controller that reads in more than one language.
- Run it from your phone. Built in WiFi connects it to the PoolSync app, and it works with AquaCal Mission Control.
Why the inverter matters.
A fixed speed heat pump runs at full output or not at all. The TropiCal runs at the output the pool actually needs, which is where the 10.8 COP in Eco mode comes from, and it quietly holds the temperature once the water is there.
Tell us the gallons and where you live and we will confirm the T130 is the right size.
The detail
Specifications
| Model | T130 |
| Series | TropiCal |
| Heat pump type | Heat and cool |
| Heating output, 80/80/80 (Boost) | 123,000 BTU |
| Heating output, 80/80/63 (Boost) | 112,000 BTU |
| Heating output, 80/50/63 (Boost) | 63,000 BTU |
| COP, 80/80/80 (Boost) | 5.7 |
| COP, 80/80/63 (Boost) | 5.4 |
| COP, 80/50/63 (Boost) | 4.2 |
| COP, 80/80/80 (Eco) | 10.8 |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| kW input | 6.3 |
| kW output | 18.5 to 36.0 |
| Minimum circuit ampacity | 27.4 A |
| Maximum fuse size | 40 A |
| Electrical | 230V, 1 phase, 60 Hz |
| Water flow, min / max | 30 / 70 GPM |
| Dimensions, L x W x H | 46 x 21 x 47 in |
| Weight | 271 lb |
| Shipping dimensions | 46 x 21 x 47 in |
| Shipping weight | 271 lb |
| Controls | 4 inch color touchscreen, built in PoolSync WiFi |
| Warranty | 3 years parts and labor, limited parts years 4 and 5 |
Installation and what is included
The heat pump goes on its own dedicated circuit, sized from the ampacity and fuse figures in the specifications. A licensed electrician should make the connection.
Plumb it for 30 to 70 GPM. Above the maximum, AquaCal requires a heater bypass, and we will match one to your plumbing.
Built in PoolSync WiFi connects it to the PoolSync app once it is installed.
Shipping and returns
In stock orders are processed and shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Heat pumps travel by freight carrier and freight deliveries are made curbside.
Inspect the shipment before you sign for it. Signing without noting visible damage counts as accepting it in good condition. Report concealed damage within 48 hours and keep the packaging.
Return requests must be submitted within 21 calendar days from delivery, and every return needs prior written authorization from Aqua Terra Backyard.
Common questions
Will it heat the pool when the air is cool?
Yes, with less output as the air cools. AquaCal rates the T130 at 63,000 BTU with 50 degree air, 80 degree water and 63 percent humidity.
Can it cool the pool?
Yes. Every AquaCal heat pump heats and cools.
Do I need an electrician?
Yes. It runs on 230V single phase power on a dedicated circuit, and a licensed electrician should make the connection.
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